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Distraction Osteogenesis in Management of Mandibular Deformities

Authors:	Suresh Menon Ravi Manerikar SK Roy Chowdhury S Murali Mohan

Affiliation:	^Reader, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune-40;⁺Classified Specialist (Orthodontics) MDC, BEG Kirkee;^#Classified Specialist (Oral and Maxillofacial surgery), CMDC(SC), Pune;^*Commandant, CMDC(SC), Pune

Abstract:	Background The concept of Distraction Osteogenesis is applied in Maxillofacial surgery extensively in the recent past, revolutionizing the concept of management of facial deformities specially the mandible. Methods This article describes intra oral mandibular distractors in managing mandibular deformities in 9 cases. Conclusion Surgical intervention is possible in very young patients. Distraction Osteogenosis does not reduce the need for orthodontic intervention. A multifarious approach to the problem, should form the basis of treatment of mandibular deformities.Key Words: Distraction osteogenesis, Mandibular hypoplasia, Congenital deformities

Keywords:	Distraction osteogenesis Mandibular hypoplasia Congenital deformities
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